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Dexter Sani-Safe Knives

The Dexter Sani-Safe Series was built to be both durable and sanitary. The textured polypropylene handle is slip resistant, easy to clean, and can tolerate both high and low temperatures. An impervious blade-to-handle seal provides the utmost in sanitary qualification. Each stainless steel blade has an individually ground and honed edge, making these suitable for both home and commercial use. Items marked with the NSF logo are NSF Certified. Made in USA.
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Dexter Sani-Safe 6 in. Produce Knife
The Dexter 6 in. Produce Knife is built to be both tough and sanitary. Used by grocers to quickly trim produce to remove blemishes and to split fruits to demonstrate or evaluate ripeness. A textured, slip-resistant, handle withstands both high and low temperatures. Made in USA. NSF Certified. Learn More$20.99 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 5 in. Produce Knife
Please note: Actual dimensions on this blade are 4-3/8 in. long and 3/4 inch wide. So why do we advertise it as a 5 in. produce knife? Because that's how the manufacturer lists it, and they've been doing it for so many years that customers search for it as a five inch, and we just don't want any confusion about this being a different knife than they've previously used and ordered.
The Dexter 5 in. Produce Knife is built to be both tough and sanitary. Used by grocers to quickly trim produce to remove blemishes and to split fruits to demonstrate or evaluate ripeness. A textured, slip-resistant, handle withstands both high and low temperatures. Made in USA. NSF Certified. Learn More$19.99 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 7" Meat Cleaver
Power through heavy-duty prep with the Dexter-Russell #8253 Sani-Safe® Cleaver. Designed for maximum force, this professional-grade tool makes quick work of large cuts of meat, poultry, and bone. The high-carbon stainless steel blade is built for durability, featuring a broad surface that conveniently doubles as a scoop for moving ingredients from board to pan. For safety in fast-paced kitchens, the iconic textured Sani-Safe® handle offers a slip-resistant, secure grip—even when hands are wet or greasy. This NSF-certified cleaver features an easy-to-clean design that meets strict sanitation standards, making it an essential workhorse for butchers, chefs, and high-volume foodservice environments. Learn More$63.75 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 12 in. Diamond Sharpening Rod
The Dexter SANI-SAFE® 12 inch Diamond Sharpener is a great tool to quickly sharpening your knives without using stones or a sharpening machine. It is lightweight with an oval shape (as opposed to round) for greater surface contact with your knife edges. Its microcrystalline industrial diamond guarantees rapid resharpening. The SANI-SAFE® handle creates a flawless seal between the blade and handle to protect against contamination. Learn More$50.99 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 6 in. Skinning Knife
The Field-Proven Standard: The Dexter Sani-Safe 6-inch Skinning Knife
When the hunt is over, the real work begins. The Dexter Sani-Safe 6” Skinning Knife is the definitive tool engineered for efficiency, precision, and safety. Proudly made in the USA, it combines a perfectly shaped blade with the industry's most trusted hygienic handle to create a knife that performs flawlessly from the field to the processing table. The heart of this skinner is its 6-inch blade, featuring a wide, sweeping curve that is the gold standard for skinning knives. This geometry allows you to make long, clean, and controlled strokes, effortlessly separating the hide without puncturing or wasting meat. Forged from proprietary DEXSTEEL™, Dexter's high-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel, the blade takes a razor-sharp edge and holds it through demanding work, yet remains easy to hone when needed. What elevates this knife to a professional standard is the legendary Sani-Safe® handle. Its textured, slip-resistant surface provides a rock-solid grip for maximum control, even when your hands are cold, wet, or greasy. The impervious, hermetically sealed junction between the blade and handle leaves no place for bacteria to hide, earning it the critical NSF certification for professional food safety. This is the workhorse skinner you can trust for a clean, fast, and safe job every time. Learn More$31.35 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 12 in. Scimitar
The Dexter Sani-Safe 12 in. Scimitar is ideal for portioning steaks. The shape allows you to easily trim the fat cap and tail, remove silver skin and scrap meat, then smoothly cut and portion the steaks. Learn More$54.99 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 10 in. Scimitar
The Dexter Sani-Safe 10 in. Scimitar is ideal for portioning steaks. The shape allows you to easily trim the fat cap and tail, remove silver skin and scrap meat, then smoothly cut and portion the steaks. Learn More$44.99 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 8 in Break Knife
Dexter Sani-Safe 8 in. Breaking Knife is used for breaking down primal cuts of meat. The 8 in. size can also be useful for breaking down fish. Sani-Safe handle is anti-microbial and NSF certified. Learn More$36.99 -
Dexter Sani-Safe 10 in Narrow Break Knife
The Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe 10" Narrow Breaking Knife is designed for efficiently breaking down large cuts of meat into smaller, more manageable portions. Its narrow, individually ground blade is ideal for making deep cuts and working through skin, cartilage, and bone with precision. Made from high-carbon, high-alloy DexSteel stainless steel, the blade offers excellent edge retention, strength, and corrosion resistance for demanding commercial kitchen use. The ergonomic Sani-Safe handle provides a secure, comfortable grip, while the protective finger guard adds an extra level of safety during heavy-duty cutting tasks. With its sanitary blade-to-handle seal and durable construction, this breaking knife is a dependable choice for butcher shops, meat processors, restaurants, and other professional kitchens. Learn More -
Dexter Sani-Safe 12-inch Fish Splitter
The Industrial Standard for High-Volume Seafood Processing When processing large-haul seafood or maintaining a commercial prep station, a standard fillet knife simply lacks the torque required for structural breakdown. The Dexter Sani-Safe 12-inch Fish Splitter (S112-12H) is engineered specifically for tasks that demand 'backbone.' Whether you are cleaving fish heads, processing oversized deep-sea species, or preparing massive quantities of chum, this tool provides the weight and leverage necessary to move through bone and cartilage with professional efficiency. Engineered for the Commercial Environment At the heart of this tool is DEXSTEEL™, Dexter's proprietary high-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel. This metallurgy is specifically balanced to achieve a Rockwell Hardness of 56-58, providing the perfect 'sweet spot' between edge retention and impact resistance. Unlike brittle high-end Japanese steels, this blade is designed to withstand the shock of heavy-duty splitting without chipping, making it the preferred choice for commercial seafood markets and charter boats. The Sanitary Advantage The Sani-Safe™ handle is not just an industry icon; it is a safety essential. The textured, slip-resistant polypropylene grip ensures absolute control even when submerged in scales, oils, and moisture. The impenetrable blade-to-handle seal is NSF certified, preventing the growth of bacteria in the 'danger zone' where the blade meets the grip. Designed to withstand temperatures up to 250°F, this knife is as easy to sanitize as it is to use, ensuring your kitchen remains compliant with the strictest health standards. Learn More$56.99
